On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, an Officer initiated an investigation after a stolen payment card was reported in the Kimberton community. During the investigation, it was determined that the victim’s card was used at two businesses in Newark. The officer obtained surveillance footage showing two suspects and the vehicle they arrived in (pictured below).
If you recognize the suspects or the vehicle pictured, please contact Officer Blohm at cole.blohm@newcastlede.gov or call 302-573-2800.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to:
New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency line: (302) 573-2800
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a young adult and a juvenile were walking through the woods off Miles Road in the Radnor Green neighborhood when they discovered two grocery bags. Upon inspecting the contents, they believed the bags contained illegal narcotics. The individuals returned home and reported their findings to a family member, who then contacted the New Castle County Division of Police.
Officers responded to the scene and observed that the contents of the grocery bags appeared to be suspected narcotics. The bags, which contained two large packages commonly referred to as “bricks,” were transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters for further analysis.
Testing later confirmed the substance to be fentanyl. A subsequent count revealed a total of 14,088 individual bags of fentanyl contained within the two packaged “bricks.”
If you happen to be missing a significant quantity of fentanyl or have any information about who it may belong to, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police at 302-573-2800 or dial 911 in an emergency.
While we certainly are not expecting anyone to step forward to claim it, we always welcome any information that can help us keep our community safe.
⚠️ Drug Safety Reminder ⚠️
If you encounter suspected narcotics, please keep the following safety tips in mind:
• Do not touch or handle suspected narcotics. Substances such as fentanyl can be dangerous even in very small amounts. • Avoid disturbing the area and keep a safe distance. Ensure others nearby also stay clear. • Contact law enforcement immediately so trained personnel can safely handle and secure the substance.
